Tech Key

About Key Technology:

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing and longer machine life–in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Corporate headquarters are located in beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.

As the Team Lead in the Weld Department, you will assist the area Production Manager by ensuring the work is loaded and prioritized per the schedule, that completed work meets established quality standards and that work place rules are being followed.     

Essential Responsibilites:

• At all times safety is the top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Ensure that all established safety and company policies are being followed.  Communicate and issues with the area manager.
• Execute verbal/written instructions provided by the supervisor.
• Provide guidance and/or training to new employees as needed.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Load work to the appropriate areas as needed to support production flow.
• Understand the operation of equipment and work performed in the area.  Occasional operation of equipment or completion of work within the area may be required.
• Ensure that work is being completed per the appropriate engineering drawing and/or work instruction and in the order identified by the production schedule or communicated priority.
• Request kits from the stockroom and/or issue parts as needed.
• Interface with Engineering to resolve drawing issues.
• Assume the area Supervisor/Managers authority and responsibility for carrying out daily activities on the occasions that the Supervisor/Manger is not present.
• Obtain and maintain fork lift certification.
• Verify that operator preventative maintenance has been completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure that 6S activities are performed as required
• Regularly verify that calibrated measure devices and/or equipment are up to date
• Trained in first aid and CPR
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED and Three to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why work at Key?

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

• Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) 
• 10 paid holidays annually

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Key Technology Human Resources Department to request accommodation. Key Technology participates in E-Verify.